What Erectile Dysfunction Means
Erectile dysfunction is when a man has difficulty getting an erection. Or keeping it long enough for sex.
It's also known as ED or impotence. It happens when not enough blood flows to the penis, preventing an erection.
Erectile dysfunction may be more common than you think.
Turns out, more than half of men over 40 have some difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. So your age can be a factor.
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When it comes to ED, it's not the same for everyone
Some men can't get an erection at all. Some can. But it's not hard enough for sex. Others can get a hard erection but lose it before or during sex. Learn more about erectile dysfunction symptoms.
Here's the bottom line.
Erectile dysfunction is not all in your head. It's not just a "part of aging" that you have to accept. It's a real medical condition. So it should be treated like one. In most cases, your erections won't improve without treatment.
So talk to your doctor. It's the first step to getting erectile dysfunction treatment.
VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BELOW.
Do not take VIAGRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as this may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.
Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.
In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.
If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25 mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period.
In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including VIAGRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and call a doctor right away.
Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away.
If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of VIAGRA.
VIAGRA should not be used with other treatments that cause erections. VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO as REVATIO contains sildenafil, the same medicine found in VIAGRA.
VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
The most common side effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.
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